wealth

noun

ˈwelth 

also ˈweltth

1

: abundance of valuable material possessions or resources

2

: abundant supply : profusion

3

a

: all property that has a money value or an exchangeable value

b

: all material objects that have economic utility

especially : the stock of useful goods having economic value in existence at any one time

national wealth

4

obsolete : weal, welfare

Synonyms of wealth

• assets
• capital
• fortune
• money
• riches

Examples of wealth in a Sentence

a nation that has acquired great wealth

someone whose sole goal is the accumulation of wealth

Her personal wealth is estimated to be around $10 billion.

What percentage of the national wealth is spent on health care?

I was impressed by the wealth of choices.

Libraries offer a wealth of information.

Recent Examples on the Web

He leveraged gas wealth to create a network of dependencies, making Qatar indispensable to diverse international actors, from energy buyers and the US military to global investors and mediation partners. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

The mountain’s slopes, which reach practically to the sea, also host a wealth of flora and fauna, including endemic species. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

For years, buying a home in need of work was seen as a more affordable path to homeownership and building wealth. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Property tax is regressive, meaning the rate generally is not adjusted higher or lower to reflect a taxpayers’ income or wealth. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English welthe, from wele weal

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing wealth

• share the wealth
• spread the wealth

Rhymes for wealth

• health
• stealth
• bridewealth
• commonwealth
• telehealth

Kids Definition

wealth

noun

ˈwelth 

1

: a great amount of money or possessions : affluence

2

: a large amount or number : profusion

a wealth of detail